Numbers! ###
How many weeks are there in advent?
4 weeks
What is the meaning of the nativity scene?
The birth of Jesus!
What colour is the third candle in advent?
Pink!
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem!
How many wise men were there?
Three!
What do the four advent candles represent?
1. Hope
2. Peace
3. Joy
4. Love
On which day of the week does Advent always begin?
Sunday!
In Catholicism and many Protestant liturgical traditions (such as the Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches), Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. In 2019, this was December 1, but it sometimes falls as early as November 27 or as late as December 3.
Who is the Holy Family?
Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Name all the people in a nativity scene
1. Jesus
2. Mary
3. Joseph
4. Wise man 1
5. Wise man 2
6. Wise man 3
7. Shepherds
Christmas lights are a symbol of Jesus, who is the “ ______ of the world” (John 8:12).
LIGHT!
St. John wrote in his Gospel: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5).
Sing a Catholic Christmas Hymn!
Who is Jesus' grandmother?
St. Anne!
True or false: Like the 40 days of Lent, Advent is a fixed number of days before Christmas.
False!
What does the word Advent (from the Latin adventus) mean?
Arrival / coming
What is the first season on the Church calendar?
Advent!
The Church retells the story of God becoming human to save us each year during Advent. This liturgical season “recounts the events and prophecies leading up to Christ’s birth in Bethlehem but also reminds Catholics to prepare for Christ’s second coming”
What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
God’s loving forgiveness
How many gifts were brought to Jesus and what were they?
Gold: Signified Jesus' status as "King of the Jews"
Frankincense: Represented Jesus' divinity and identity as the Son of God
Myrrh: Touched upon Jesus' mortality
Why are the Advent candles arranged in the shape of a circle?
Circles symbolize eternity.
What is one of the meanings behind a candy cane and the birth of Jesus?
The letter “J”: Is for the Name of Jesus, our Savior.
Cane: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.”
Peppermint flavor: Is like the gift of spices from the wise men.
Why should we go to confession before Christmas?
It is important to cleanse ourselves and keep pure in heart in preparation for the birth of Jesus.
Christmas means gifts. The best gift you can give to Jesus is to take care of your spiritual life!